Title
Purchase of Liquid Slide Out Asphalt Release Product - RFA 17-082 (Ordinance S-43245)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a contract with Brody Chemical (Vendor 3060908) to purchase Liquid Slide Out Asphalt Release Product in an amount not to exceed $360,000 over the life of the contract. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Brody Chemical will provide the liquid slide out asphalt release product, Slippery Wizard, which is used to clean the large, specialized asphalt equipment and asphalt tools utilized by the Street Transportation Department. The asphalt release agent prevents the asphalt from adhering to equipment and tools and preserves the life of the equipment.
Procurement Information
Brody Chemical is the manufacturer of Slippery Wizard and meets the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Globally Harmonized System for Hazard Communications standard. In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as the vendor is the only source with an OSHA-approved product.
Contract Term
The initial five-year contract term shall begin on or about March 1, 2017 and end on Feb. 28, 2022.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value shall not exceed $360,000 (including applicable taxes). Funds are available in the Street Transportation Department’s budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Street Transportation Department.